One can avoid the Forer Effect in super forecasting by being precise in making predictions. The Forer Effect occurs when predictions are too vague and people assume its meaning and apply it to themselves. Therefore, to avoid this, it is important to unpack the question into components, distinguish which parts you know and which ones you don't, and then make as precise a judgement as you can. Super forecasters adjust their views in light of new information as often as necessary.
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Super forecasting is not about the ability to crunch numbers, but what you do with it that matters most. A brilliant puzzle solver will be at a disadvantage relative to a less intelligent person who possesses a great capacity for self-critical thinking. For super forecasters, beliefs are hypotheses to be tested, not treasures to be guarded. Do not be open-minded, be super open-minded. However, when you make a prediction, be as precise as possible. If the prediction is too vague, you can run into the "Forer Effect," where people assume its meaning and apply it to themselves. Unpack the question into components, then distinguish which parts you know and which ones you don't. Then, put the problem into a comparative perspective that downplays the situation's uniqueness. Look at factors that play up a situation's uniqueness and synchronize your findings to make as precise a judgement as you can. Super forecasters adjust their views in light of new information as often as necessary to draw...
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